I think these are Alnus buds, minus the bud-scales...
Allan
2009/9/4 marie-pierre ruas <[log in to unmask]>:
> Dear list members,
>
> Please, anyone can identify this fruit/seed with sort of tough sepals (?)
> ? It is carbonized and results from a early medieval site situated in the
> hinterland of east mediterranean France (Provence).
> Many Thanks for the suggestion...
>
> Best wishes
>
>
> Marie-Pierre Ruas
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